How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Acalanes Center for Independent Study | Las Lomas High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Walnut Creek, CA | Walnut Creek, CA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 61 | 1,577 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.8:1 | 19.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.3% | 11.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Acalanes Center for Independent Study | Las Lomas High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,028 | $20,028 |
| District | Acalanes Union High | Acalanes Union High |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Acalanes Center for Independent Study | Las Lomas High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.9% | 51.2% |
| African American | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% | 17.0% |
| Asian | 11.5% | 17.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 11.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Acalanes Center for Independent Study | Las Lomas High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 22 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 305:1 | 342.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 49.2% | 16.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.